Session 14: The Power of Persistence Part of Sing to the Power In This Section Introduction From Sing to the Power Step by step the longest march can be won, can be won. Many stones can form an arch, singly none, singly none. And by union what we will can be... Session-at-a-Glance From Sing to the Power Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — Phebe Hanaford Gets the Vote 10 Activity 2: Soap Carving 25 Activity 3: The Old Alchemist — A Play 15... Spiritual Preparation From Sing to the Power Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for about five minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to... Opening From Sing to the Power Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Cloth for altar or centering space Opening Words for Basket (Sess... Activity 1: Story - Phebe Hanaford Gets the Vote From Sing to the Power Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Phebe Hanaford Gets the Vote" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it w... Activity 2: Soap Carving From Sing to the Power Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Tarp for collecting soap shavings One bar of soap per person Pencils to share Table knives, screwdriver... Activity 3: The Old Alchemist - A Play From Sing to the Power Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, The Old Alchemist - A Play Optional: Props including a bag of dirt, a bag of fake,... Closing From Sing to the Power Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Circle of Elements mural from Session 1 Leader Resource 2, "Persistence" Circle, and tape Closing Words ... Leader Reflection and Planning From Sing to the Power Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did the timing go today? What might we do to make it work better? What worked well? What didn't? What... Faith In Action: Planning Our Water Power From Sing to the Power Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity This activity is designed to continue the activity begun in Session 13. Alternate Activity 1: Sharing Joys and Sorrows From Sing to the Power Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Attractive bowl Smooth stones, at least one for each participant Preparation for Activity Fill the bowl... Alternate Activity 2: Drip Sand Castles From Sing to the Power Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Bowls (one per participant) and large baking tray or cookie sheet Fine grain play sand Pitcher of water... Taking It Home: The Power of Persistence From Sing to the Power Step by step the longest march can be won, can be won. Many stones can form an arch, singly none, singly none. And by union what we will can be... Phebe Hanaford Gets the Vote From Sing to the Power Young Phebe Coffin stood on a box in the barn, playing preacher to the group of friends she had gathered.... Leader Resource 1: The Old Alchemist - A Play From Sing to the Power A story from Myanmar/Burma. NARRATOR: Once upon a time, there was an old man whose daughter was married to a handsome young lad. The young couple led a... Leader Resource 2: Persistence Circle From Sing to the Power Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing... Find Out More From Sing to the Power Read more about Phebe Hanaford. The Nantucket Historical Society posts an article by Lisa M. Tetrault.... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Sing to the Power NEXT: Introduction Download all of Sing to the Power (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.